Section 1 Marine protected areas (MPA) refer to the zones in which human activity has been placed under some restrictions for protection and restoration of the natural environment‚ its surrounding waters and the occupant ecosystems‚ and any cultural or historical resources that may require preservation or management. They play a dominant role in protecting marine biodiversity‚ ecosystem function and sustaining healthy coastal communities. MPA is relevant to biodiversity and scale‚ legal and
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population. The Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) is usually found in tropical regions‚ specifically in the shallow coastal waters‚ reefs and lagoons along the Pacific‚ Indian‚ and Atlantic coasts. They’re relatively small compared
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Marine Animal – Sakick Tropical Animal – Uguanda Part B The Sakick The Sakick is a relatively large omnivorous sea creature that dwells in coral reefs and preys upon multiple fish species as well being able to eat ocean vegetation as well. Sakick’s natural habitat is full of a variety of larger species but because of the Sakick’s natural defence capabilities it is prey to nearly no other creatures besides humans‚ however the hunting of Sakick’s is relatively light as they do not possess many
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up to the beautiful sound of the waves‚ in a cottage‚ on a beach in Bali. Watching the sunrise over the mountains. Having a picnic breakfast on the beach with the traditional Indonesian food. Then going scuba diving to experience the exquisite coral reefs and underwater marine life. Having the first underwater kiss. Coming back to relax for an hour or two. Going out for lunch to a traditional Indonesian restaurant. After lunch go for a lazy leisurely walk in the jungles‚ looking at he birds and the
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Points Possible: 125 Due Date: 3/28/2013 11:59:59 PM CT In this assignment‚ you will investigate the biotic and abiotic structure and function of an ecosystem. Choose one of the following ecosystems: Tropical rainforest Grassland Coral Reef Estuary Desert You will write a two to three page APA-style research paper about your choice of ecosystem including: Where might this type of ecosystem be located? Give one specific example. Describe the structure of the ecosystem: List both
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Tourism… Personally tourism for me is both because on one hand it benefits the host country so it can develop and boost its economy and on the other hand the tourists can be really ignorant be really unlawful and do illegal things e.g. steal lumps of coral reefs which take millions of years to grow and take ivories from endangered species like the rhino black/white I don’t know and also the elephants tusks etc so that’s my conclusion I can’t say much about it (tourism) because to me it’s both. wtf is
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The State and the State of the Environment in the Philippines The clamor for environmental preservation became stronger when the issues of global warming and environmental degradation took centerstage. All around the world‚ states have been doing their best to pass legislations that would protect the environment for the use of the future generation. Hence‚ the concept of sustainable development has also developed in response to the global issue—something that the past development planners did not
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Biodiversity We know very little about the earth’s aquatic biodiversity because there has been so little exploration of the water on this ‘water planet.’ A. Three patterns of marine biodiversity are: 1. The greatest marine biodiversity occurs in coral reefs‚ estuaries‚ and on the deep-sea ocean floor. 2. Biodiversity is higher near the coasts because of great variety of producers‚ habitats and nursery areas. 3. Biodiversity is higher in the bottom region than in the surface region of the ocean because
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inside Subic which is now being transformed into an animal kingdom. Ocean Adventure Ocean Adventure is Southeast Asia’s only open-water marine park. Here our animals live and play in a natural setting of clear water teeming with marine life‚ coral reefs‚ and a lovely white sand beach. Experience our whales‚ dolphins‚ sea lions‚ rescued forest animals‚ and a host of fish and sea creatures in a variety of exciting and intimate ways! Our covered walkways‚
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view of two characters Chad Kennedy a.k.a reef and Elizabeth a.k.a Leeza. The novel starts out told from the point of view of a seventeen year old named Reef a nickname he has been given by his best friends Jink and Bigger. Reef is a young offender mourning the loss of his grandma and trying to find his way through the world as he keeps finding himself involved with the police and social workers. Leeza on the other hand is a young lady similar in age as reef. She comes from a loving family and is taken
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